Firestop Plan Review & Inspection 2022

702 East Front Avenue,Coeur d'Alene ID 83814

08 June, 2022

Description

This seminar will provide code enforcers and those involved in specification and installation, the knowledge to understand firestopping. The seminar is intended to provide code enforcers (AHJs) and those involved in specification and installation the knowledge to understand firestopping to a sufficient degree to be able to ask the right questions and look for the right things when assessing the code compliance of penetrations and joints in fire resistance rated assemblies. Seminar learning objectives Understand how fire and smoke containment in construction is achieved Know the code requirements for penetration and joint firestoppingUnderstand how firestopping materials are tested and to what standardsUnderstand why a system approach to firestopping is requiredBe able to determine when the installation techniques meet applicable standards and code requirementsSeminar outline What is firestopping, why is it required?Code requirements (overview)How firestop systems are tested and ratedThrough-Penetration firestop systemsMembrane penetration firestop systemsFire resistant joint systemsPerimeter fire containment systems (edge-of-slab joints)Duct enclosure systemsUnderstanding the UL fire resistance directoriesFirestop installation options Engineering judgments?Special inspections and special inspectorsRecognizing firestop installation problemsPlan review and inspection process recommendationsNotable changes in IBC 2009, 2012, 2015IFC-recommended firestop inspection techniques .7 ICC CEU's / 7 Contact Hours Audience: Building industry professionals (builders, raters, architects, HVAC, subcontractors, utility representatives, inspectors & code officials) Parking: Use the large lot south of City Hall, do not park in the Library parking lot Questions? Contact Heidi Varney - [email protected] or 208-457-3379 This training brought to you thanks in part to: